PLATA WEST (IMO 9400681)
PLATA WEST is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 296,995 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 156,988. Given its substantial deadweight, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. PLATA WEST is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and across South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 March 2024.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 538009039
- Call sign: V7A4231
- Gross tonnage: 156988
- Deadweight: 296995 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/03/2024
- Registered owner: PLATA WEST SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: SINOKOR MARITIME CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager: Columbia Shipmanagement (Deutschland) GmbH
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 25°44.2′N · 035°27.8′E · Speed 6.6 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 09:02 UTC
- Destination: AIN SUKHNA TERMINAL · ETA 10 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PLATA WEST?
PLATA WEST is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PLATA WEST?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 296,995 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 156,988.
Which classification society manages PLATA WEST?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
Where has PLATA WEST been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed throughout South Asia and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for PLATA WEST?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 March 2024. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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